E. Pellicci is a renowned historic bistro in the London district of Bethnal Green. It is a family-run establishment that has been operating since 1900, offering British café cuisine at its finest. The bistro is famous for its classic British “full English breakfast,” with some sources even calling it the best place in the world to enjoy this meal.
And I completely agree with this opinion.
London has long been my favorite metropolis, and I have visited it many times. And I have never eaten a better “full English breakfast” anywhere else.
One large breakfast, which includes a Cumberland sausage, a fried egg, two slices of bacon, two hash browns, two slices of black pudding, baked beans in tomato sauce, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, and a large slice of toast buttered with melted butter, costs 15.50 GBP (17.80 EUR).
The bistro’s interior stands out with beautiful wooden paneling in the Art Deco style. The Pellicci family, who have Italian roots, have owned and operated this establishment for several generations. You are very likely to encounter a family member in the café. You’ll recognize them immediately. They engage in casual and friendly conversation with the guests.
The café has been recognized as a culturally significant site, and the British government has listed it as a Grade II building, a designation given to buildings of special interest that warrant every effort to preserve them.
The establishment is truly famous, and its space is not large, which can lead to long queues before you are seated. My first attempt to visit was on a Saturday around eleven in the morning. It was raining heavily, but even so, there was a queue in front of the bistro that would have required at least an hour of waiting. My second attempt, just after opening, was smooth. You can’t pay by card here, but there is an ATM directly across the street.
If you want to enjoy a top-notch full English breakfast in London, definitely head to E. Pellicci. The establishment also exudes a charming, warm family atmosphere that you won’t find in many places.
Bon appétit!
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